Quan Lan Resort

The Quan Lan resort is located on Quan Lan, a long thin island north of Ha Long Bay. Until recently, Quan Lan Island had no accommodation and the 4½hr voyage made a day trip impractical. 

It's a small development of ten well-made wooden bungalows, each with an en-suite shower and toilet. Electricity is laid on, but there's no air-conditioning - a prevailing on-shore breeze cools the air to a comfortable level.

Apart from a small restaurant serving basic Vietnamese food, that's it! No pool, no safety boxes, no fitness centre, or any of the other standard resort amenities.

However, it's very Vietnamese, so be prepared for noise and jolly games on the hotel beach, more noise, TV, and plastic furniture in the restaurant, and other manifestations of Vietnamese modern culture that would probably not appeal to non-Asian visitors.

On the other hand, and away from the resort complex, you get a pristine environment, crystal clear waves, and a strong contender for the best beach in Vietnam! If you really want to 'get away from it all', and don't mind basic accommodation, head for the other beaches!